You asked for European licenses. A1, available at age of 16, 125cc, 15ish horses. Sometimes you can ride bikes of that category with your car license (or small test to open it up when you got your car license), so perfect for car drivers to get into 2 wheels. Next up, A2 (age 18+) doesn't have a displacement limit, but rather it is limited to 48 hp and a power to weight ratio, which is why very light bikes like the KTM 390 have to be a little lower power. Bikes in that category are for example KTM duke 390, Z400/Ninja 400, Rebel 500, CB500 etc and most maxi scooters like the Beverly 400 or Vespa GTS 300. Above that, you have the unrestricted A license.
Great video! Would you be able to ride this comfortably if you're 5"6 - 5'7? Would you have to lean it at the red light or would you have to be off the seat? Thanks!
Great video Ray..Yamaha makes the Xmax scooter..The under seat storage and optional top cases for scooters can add additional carry locations. Glad I found your channel…Peace..
The bike is impressive, but ¿ 7550 dollars? For that price i have a MT07, CBF 750 Hornet... i was espectating 5000-5500, but 7550 dollars NO WAY, sorry.
Yea , you have to be looking for a scooter, but your a motorcycle guy- some people don't want a motorcycle, maybe intimidated by size or shifting. Thanks for watching 🙏 my friend!!
In Europe there is an almost 2000€ price difference between the Beverly and an MT-07. Plus you get the top case (and I think wind shield) for free, plus the under seat storage, adding that amount of luggage to a motorcycle is another substantial price increase. But of course, the target audience for both vehicles is rather different.
Coming from many years of motorcycle riding and commuting, standard, sport and cruiser, my Kawasaki Vulcan 900 LT is a great freeway cruiser, but is a pain in town (heat, gear changing, weight), so I decided to try the BV 400 S scooter. Wow, this thing is so much fun and can truly do it all. Nimble in town and easily freeway capable (85+ mph two-up) and *very* smooth and planted; even at those speeds. My wife (pillion) says it's the most comfortable two wheeler of all of the bikes I've had. Cons? The rider's seating position is downright odd (sit up and beg, best suited to in-town riding) but you get used to it. Also, the rider's derriere gets a little painful after a couple of hours, so I bought an air cushion to help with that. ' Wife says the pillion seat is wonderful as-is. I'm 5'11" and the windshield is way too small for me, with lots of wind noise, so I bought a Givi tall windshield, specifically for the BV 400, which is wonderful. I also bought the Piaggio color co-ordinated 36 liter top box which holds a ton of stuff, and a Givi tunnel bag. Those combined with the pretty good underseat storage space, make it a real two-up long weekend (or longer) touring bike. ~65 mpg too. Yes, it is quite expensive, but is a top quality scooter with a fairly large dealer support network. ' Wish I'd discovered scooters earlier, but I'm thinking that my younger, more macho self, wouldn't have entertained the thought of riding a scooter 😂
Here is the 2024 VESPA GTV 300 VIDEO ua-cam.com/video/9Jl-LXOhDNY/v-deo.html
The Bv400 looks impressive!
It is ! Thanks for watching 🙏 my friend, Ride safe and don't be a stranger!!
You asked for European licenses. A1, available at age of 16, 125cc, 15ish horses. Sometimes you can ride bikes of that category with your car license (or small test to open it up when you got your car license), so perfect for car drivers to get into 2 wheels. Next up, A2 (age 18+) doesn't have a displacement limit, but rather it is limited to 48 hp and a power to weight ratio, which is why very light bikes like the KTM 390 have to be a little lower power. Bikes in that category are for example KTM duke 390, Z400/Ninja 400, Rebel 500, CB500 etc and most maxi scooters like the Beverly 400 or Vespa GTS 300. Above that, you have the unrestricted A license.
Man thanks alot for the info!! And thanks for watching 🙏 , your awesome my friend- don't be a stranger, Ride safe!!!
Well said! Small addition: rules like being able to ride
@KindOldRaven thanks for the Great comment!!
I love mine! Scooters are so underrated. Practical, efficient , and super fun to ride. I got the Arancio Sunset.Nice review sir!
Cool ,love hearing that! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend!! Stay in touch!
I agree. I have more than 100,000 miles on my Vespas in NJ Underated for sure but I’m in Rome a lot and there are 600,000 scooters there
Who needs a motorcycle when you can ride a 400 0r 650 scooter
@paulcapaccio9905 got ya
Thank you for taking the time to put out these videos.. I want the Vespa super sport in orange but not sure now because that 400 is nice
Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏻, And thanks for watching the video!! I love doing it- Ride safe and don't be a stranger!!
Hey I don’t know but if you can try out the Kymco like150i I have one and a fast little bugger
@djbigt126 yea, don't have access to those I don't believe. Hey my friend have a Awesome weekend!!
I was going for the GTS 300 (had a 250) went with this model, much more bang for your buck!
@NoFrictionZone yep!
Great video! Would you be able to ride this comfortably if you're 5"6 - 5'7? Would you have to lean it at the red light or would you have to be off the seat?
Thanks!
No your good, that's my height, Thanks for watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Have a Awesome 2024!!
Agree with your comments.
Good review.
Thank you for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻, Have a Awesome 2024.
Yaaah maneee this is on my to get list
It's a LOT of fun , you'll Love it and have a blast!!! Thanks for watching my friend 🙏, Ride safe!!! Don't be a stranger.
Great video Ray..Yamaha makes the Xmax scooter..The under seat storage and optional top cases for scooters can add additional carry locations. Glad I found your channel…Peace..
Hey man thank you very much for your viewer ship🙏, don't be a stranger!!!
Hi nice video !I own one, the rear shocks feel hard to me.what’s your opinion ?
Man I loved it, but I don't own one. Hey thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻, Don't be a Stranger!
Dear Friend
Have you reviewed the Vespa GTS 300
If you have any comments on that machine, they are welcome. Regards.
Thank you
There is a Suzuki Bergman 400. Might be worth comparing. This one looks better.
Yep I'm riding one pretty soon, Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻, Don't be a Stranger!!
Could someone 5foot 3inches tall be big enough to ride this. My legs are about 33 inches long.
I would tell you go sit on one, And see how you feel! But I've seen people smaller than that Ride them with no problem.
The bike is impressive, but ¿ 7550 dollars? For that price i have a MT07, CBF 750 Hornet... i was espectating 5000-5500, but 7550 dollars NO WAY, sorry.
Yea , you have to be looking for a scooter, but your a motorcycle guy- some people don't want a motorcycle, maybe intimidated by size or shifting. Thanks for watching 🙏 my friend!!
@@RayBowdenRides yeah you are right with that "scooter or motorcycle guy" Nice video i subscribe
In Europe there is an almost 2000€ price difference between the Beverly and an MT-07. Plus you get the top case (and I think wind shield) for free, plus the under seat storage, adding that amount of luggage to a motorcycle is another substantial price increase. But of course, the target audience for both vehicles is rather different.
@alexanderhetzel8271 yes for sure ! I'm blown away with scooters , I love them!!
Coming from many years of motorcycle riding and commuting, standard, sport and cruiser, my Kawasaki Vulcan 900 LT is a great freeway cruiser, but is a pain in town (heat, gear changing, weight), so I decided to try the BV 400 S scooter. Wow, this thing is so much fun and can truly do it all. Nimble in town and easily freeway capable (85+ mph two-up) and *very* smooth and planted; even at those speeds. My wife (pillion) says it's the most comfortable two wheeler of all of the bikes I've had.
Cons? The rider's seating position is downright odd (sit up and beg, best suited to in-town riding) but you get used to it. Also, the rider's derriere gets a little painful after a couple of hours, so I bought an air cushion to help with that. ' Wife says the pillion seat is wonderful as-is. I'm 5'11" and the windshield is way too small for me, with lots of wind noise, so I bought a Givi tall windshield, specifically for the BV 400, which is wonderful.
I also bought the Piaggio color co-ordinated 36 liter top box which holds a ton of stuff, and a Givi tunnel bag. Those combined with the pretty good underseat storage space, make it a real two-up long weekend (or longer) touring bike. ~65 mpg too.
Yes, it is quite expensive, but is a top quality scooter with a fairly large dealer support network.
' Wish I'd discovered scooters earlier, but I'm thinking that my younger, more macho self, wouldn't have entertained the thought of riding a scooter 😂